Govt. Prepares IDR 335 Trillion for the MBG Program in 2026
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the government has allocated a budget of IDR 335 trillion for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG)
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Beginning 2026, Govt. Determined for a Zero-defect in MBG Program
President Prabowo Subianto conveyed the government's commitment to implementing zero-defect standards and ensuring equitable distribution of beneficiaries to the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) starting in 2026.
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INP Chief Vows Full Probe Into Mass Food Poisoning From Free Meal Program
Indonesian police are investigating mass food poisoning linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, after 335 students fell ill in Central Sulawesi.
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SPPG Kitchen Suspended After Poisoning Cases, Minimum 14-Day Halt: BGN
Indonesia suspends food providers in the Free Nutritious Meal program for at least 14 days after poisoning cases. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) covers all medical costs. Read more here.
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West Bandung Suspends 3 SPPGl Kitchens After Mass Poisoning
West Bandung suspends 3 kitchens in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program after mass student poisoning. Authorities launch investigation. Read more here.
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BGN to Cover All Medical Costs from Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning Cases
BGN pledges to cover all medical costs from MBG food poisoning cases and enforces new certified chef requirements for school kitchens. Learn more.
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BGN to Stop Shark Menu in Free Meal Program if Proven to Cause Poisoning
BGN says shark dishes in the MBG program will be dropped if proven to cause poisoning, while ensuring all treatment costs are covered.
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Free Nutritious Food Touches on 32 Schools, 2,379 Students to Receive the Benefits
The government continues to strive to improve the nutrition for school children through the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG).
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BPOM Breaks Silence on Students Food Poisoning, Defends Free Meal Program
BPOM responds to KPAI’s call to suspend Free Nutritious Meal program after mass food poisoning, pledging stricter oversight and safety improvements. Read the full report.
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BGN Urges SPPG Kitchen’s Stronger Communication to Protect Free Meal Program
Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency (BGN) urges stronger communication to address food safety concerns in the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG). Read the full news here.
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Indonesia Expands Free Nutrition Program to Teachers, Staff Following Presidential Directive
Indonesia expands Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to teachers and education staff following President Prabowo’s directive. Learn how BGN plans rollout and support.
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BGN Probes Claims of Chinese Food Trays for Free Meal Program Containing Lard
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency investigates claims that Chinese-made food trays for the Free Nutritious Meal program may contain lard and forged labels. Read the full story.
